Honestly, I would buy an HD monitor or TV before I would even consider buying the 360.. That is probably the biggest strength of the 360 (HD).. It is truly amazing.

I've been looking around for a TV for months. Not just for my 360, but for general viewing. I just can't decide what model to buy. The good news is: prices keep dropping while I've been looking around. I really would like to buy something from Sony. Every Sony I've seen in Circuit City or Best Buy looks better than anything from Samsung, Hitachi, or Panasonic. They clearly *no pun intended* have the best sets out there.

The Sony's are very nice... But, I bought my Samsung DLP from a local wholesaler who sells them refurbished for a ton less... At the time, the same 56" model was close to $1000 more at Circuit City and other retail stores. I picked up an extended warranty for $170 and have not regretted the decision once.

The other thing that you have to be careful of when buying a TV is that most retail stores do not have the TV's tuned correctly. I have a copy of Digital Video Essentials that I use to tune all my televisions and monitors. The default factory settings that Samsung come shipped as are usually decent, but even then I ended up making quite a few modifications before I got the picture just right..

I love Sony televisions, but I just could not justify the extra $1200-1400 over the Samsung when I bought mine..

Since they were within driving distance (and I had an SUV) I saved about $300 on shipping. I have had several co-workers buy here and they sell on Ebay a ton as well..._________________Vote for me, and your wildest dreams will come true.. - Pedro Sanchez, "Napoleon Dynamite"

It sounds like you got a good deal. Samsung displays really are nice. I would definitely rate them right up there with Sony. What model did you buy? Have you ever seen one of these in person?

Yes I have, and those are very nice... For the record, I did a TON of research before I bought and I found that Samsung tends to give you the best bang for your buck. The only thing that I was a little leary about when I purchased were some of the earlier reports of DLP bulb issues. I think that companies have moved past that. I have friends that have had their Samsung DLP's for almost 2 years and have not had to replace bulbs.

I paid $1800 back in July 05, and the place I bought it (see my above post) sells it for $1599 now (refurbished)... I am extermely happy with my purchase. For those of you who have never experienced HD on a DLP/Plasma/LCD it is a life changing event _________________Vote for me, and your wildest dreams will come true.. - Pedro Sanchez, "Napoleon Dynamite"

BTW, I am totally addicted to Call of Duty 2 on the 360... There is something about playing a game in HD and 5.1 Dolby Digital sound with bullets flying at you from everywhere. This game is a must if you have a 360...

One more thing. I am really impressed with the 360's Live feature (I am only using the free Silver accout).. Plus, I just heard that PS3 will not have a similar Live feature at introduction... The source was very credable, and I think this is a huge mistake for Sony.. The future of gaming is online..._________________Vote for me, and your wildest dreams will come true.. - Pedro Sanchez, "Napoleon Dynamite"

BTW, I am totally addicted to Call of Duty 2 on the 360... There is something about playing a game in HD and 5.1 Dolby Digital sound with bullets flying at you from everywhere. This game is a must if you have a 360...

BTW, I am totally addicted to Call of Duty 2 on the 360... There is something about playing a game in HD and 5.1 Dolby Digital sound with bullets flying at you from everywhere. This game is a must if you have a 360...

What's your gamertag?

ack_360 (what else?)

I am usually on late in the evening when the wife and child are asleep

I have almost solved the single player game but also love playing online... Hopefully I will see you out there soon. What is your gamertag?

I'm not all that impressed with the 360 thus far. I'm going to wait untill I can A) walk into a store and buy one at my leisure. or B) they fix the issues that the current units are having (heating, video artifaction, etc.)

Or the very unlikely C) Wait untill Apple releases a console (iPlay anyone?)

PhantomShocks, but let me tell you. I've had bad luck playing with people from 123Macmini, I've missed KillerPopTart at least 6 times by less than a minute._________________1.83ghz Macbook, Stock, Dell 2007wfp

Well as my name goes, I play Socom 3: Navy Seals on PS2. Not only do I like the stealth quality, but it's the community online, I have friends and family on there.
Plus Socom has always been more difficult to me compared toe Halo 2. I like the challenge and the more realistic strategy._________________

I'm not all that impressed with the 360 thus far. I'm going to wait untill I can A) walk into a store and buy one at my leisure. or B) they fix the issues that the current units are having (heating, video artifaction, etc.)

Or the very unlikely C) Wait untill Apple releases a console (iPlay anyone?)

Well, I was holding out for a PS3, but I was actually able to walk into a local store and buy one (although it seems I was a little lucky).

The current issues (like almost everything in the news) is way overblown. I know about eight people who have 360's and none of us have experienced any problems. I have left my 360 on for about 10 hours straight, and there have been zero overheating problems.

Don't let that hold you back. Also, Microsoft has stepped up production so you should start seeing more stock anyday now. All I can say is that so far I am very impressed, and I am definitely not a Microsoft fanboy. I am picking up Burnout Revenge and the new Ghost Recon game this coming week. Both are supposed to be two of the best games released yet for the 360..._________________Vote for me, and your wildest dreams will come true.. - Pedro Sanchez, "Napoleon Dynamite"